@9FBKKLT 8mos8MO
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If all police were required to wear body cams, this would eliminate the question of misconduct and if it occurred and to get rid of the "he said she said" conflict.
@9FF5C55 8mos8MO
Yes, I agree with this. It is the same concept as having a dash cam. It eliminates questions that could be manipulated by a party with more apparent power.
@PuzzledJ0intResolution8mos8MO
I'm thrilled to see your agreement here! You brought up an interesting comparison to dash cams. Could you share more about why you think dash cams and body cams share the same benefits?
@9FFTNGJ8mos8MO
Also, the use of bodycams would decrease the chance of misconduct in general if the officer is aware that their actions are being recorded and can be used against them.
@9FFJZFJIndependent8mos8MO
Yes, because if its a he said she said thing and they bribe the witnesses then the witness would lie
@9FF93TX8mos8MO
Yes, it is the best method of both protecting officers from untrue claims and showing direct evidence of misconduct.
@9FL2B54 8mos8MO
Body cameras should be worn at all times to make sure that police are being just and fair to citizens.
@9F95F29Peace and Freedom8mos8MO
Police should always carry body cams for both evidence of a crime and to make sure they aren’t doing anything suspicious themselves.
@9GJYLQ37mos7MO
Body cameras have revealed countless officers committing felonies/breaches of conduct - sackable offences - which would otherwise have gone unchecked were it not for the use of body cameras
@9GNTTF5 6mos6MO
@9FP75HHWomen’s Equality8mos8MO
Not only does it protect the citizens and also protects the police when it comes to he said she said
@9G2MTP37mos7MO
Police always having their body cam on will lead to protection against the cops and civilians. There are corrupt officers in the US who use their power on innocent people. Body cameras could help us in trials against these officers. It is also more evidence that could be used in court.
@9GYSCC36mos6MO
These are the only people in our country that have the state-sponsored power to kill and restrict general freedoms. That is a tremendous responsibility that can not granted lightly. Anyone with too much power has the potential to abuse that power. Given the potential harms that irresponsible police officers can cause, body cameras are a good protection both for the public and good officers that are falsely accused.
@9FN622K8mos8MO
If an officer or a citizen mistreats the other, or commits and offence towards the other, and there is no evidence to prove it, a bodycam shall act as a means to record evidence, and disprove any false claims if it reaches a court.
@9H2SYYXLibertarian6mos6MO
Using a camera can increase the likelihood of equality between police and citizens. It is beneficial for police to use body cameras to ensure their protection. It is also best for police to use body cameras so that no corruption or discrimination will be used against citizens.
@9GSTWVB6mos6MO
It will literally show who is accountable for what and has literal proof of what actually happened, holding people accountable.
@9H22YL36mos6MO
I feel that Police officers should wear body cams for safety of all people in the situation and it can be used as a main source of evidence.
@random17345 6mos6MO
By saying no to Police Body Cameras, you are saying no to the protection of both Police Officers and citizens rights to due process of the law. The body cameras allow citizens to have proof of officers abusing the law, and officers have protection from false claims.
@9FM2QSS8mos8MO
If police were to wear body cameras, there would be no question on what happened in certain situations and this would better protect both the citizens and the officers.
@9FLNVC88mos8MO
the police have made some bad mistakes and gotten away with them so body cameras would hopefully control the issue and make it easier.
@9FLKMVR8mos8MO
I think there is no argument against body cameras. The cameras have the evidence to what really happens on encounters with police and it protects the police and the person involved.
@9H5BKWNRepublican6mos6MO
I believe that they all need body cameras so that when someone gets hurt in a arrest, they can look and see who was at fault and who is going to get in trouble. It also stops corrupt cops, or even gets them fired or released from the Police Force.
@9GLQV6WPeace and Freedom6mos6MO
There should be a requirement for body police cameras to be worn on duty. It can show what happened and how something happened.
@9GN3G2X6mos6MO
Many incidents can be prevented by Police officers having body cameras, or at least ensure that Officers abusing their power will be held accountable.
@9FL9BMR8mos8MO
They should wear them because they are public servants that hold a position of power and authority. The body cameras make sure they don’t abuse their authority and there will be evidence if they do that will hold them accountable
@9FM52BD8mos8MO
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@9H4VDTDWomen’s Equality6mos6MO
How would we be able to determine when our officers mess up if we cannot see the way they handle a situation?
@9FLKZYT8mos8MO
Allows for more transparency between the police force and their community, and will also provide prosecutable evidence in case of incident.
@9M25PN6 2wks2W
With body cams for police officers you there is more evidence for if something goes wrong and they need more evidence for court. It also holds police officers accountable knowing that they’re being filmed and their movements are being watched. It’s also for their safety if someone shoots them and they have more evidence.
@9M273562wks2W
Many police officers don't know the amendments very well. If anything it is to ensure the officers safety, or the victims safety.
@9FTS2QY7mos7MO
Police should most certainly be required to wear body cams. this could provide potential evidence of a crime or even a dirty cop.
@9FLR3VVIndependent8mos8MO
The more information we have on any given arrest the better. As a society we are deemed innocent till proven guilty. A person may admit on camera to having committed the crime or may not have even though that was written on the police report. It brings up the trust in the community and provides a way for citizens to know if the police are abusing their power.
@9H2TDBM6mos6MO
All police officers should have body cameras because they can either prove their innocence on the working field or show their abuse of power. It can make sure they are kept in check.
@9FLNY4CProgressive8mos8MO
The police work to serve us. In the court of law the body cams of our public servants should be readily available to show.
@9GFWTBK7mos7MO
If they don't wear body cameras what's there to stop them from doing things that are against peoples right and is unconstitutional, body cams ensure that people are allowed evidence as well as a way to hold the officer accountable in the case of them doing something unjust.
@9FSZDK27mos7MO
Police body cameras not only provide evidence for a victim of police brutality, but also provide evidence against a false claim of police brutality.
Body cameras will provide undeniable evidence of how an arrest was conducted. It provides documentation of the treatment of the person being arrested and the treatment of the officer.
@9FLQGHX8mos8MO
As a marketing director, I understand the importance of transparency and accountability. Body cameras can help ensure trust between the police and the community by providing an unbiased record of interactions.
@9H38HB86mos6MO
that police need to have body cameras to see how they deal with situations and that they arent abusing their power
@9FLKVKW8mos8MO
What reason should police not have body cameras on other than to cover up inequalities and targeted systemic racism?
@9FLP9CK8mos8MO
I believe that police should have body cams so if there’re abuses power then they can be fired or jail
@9F7BQNS8mos8MO
Police body cameras prevent the officers in question, if there be any, from fudging the story in their favor. You can't take video out of context when you see literally everything that happens in the situation.
@9M8KWX96 days6D
I think it is important for police to wear cameras to present evidence in cases where it is necessary.
@9M2KJ2C2wks2W
Body cameras are there to protect both parties involved. No words can be twisted when video recording is available to view.
@9HYC2PW 4mos4MO
Police officers are in a position of power. In situations where there is a disagreement between what occurred during an incident, it greatly disadvantages the public to not have corroboration of their side. Without visual evidence, it is highly likely a court would take the side of a police officer over a civilian; especially if civilians had a criminal record.
@9GCMPS77mos7MO
People need to see what the cops do and how they do it. That provides evidence for the person and the police to make sure thing bad is happening behind closed doors.
@9GC3PNH7mos7MO
I believe every police officer should have body cameras because it is essential to understand what happened at a scene with a police officer and individual.
@9GW4QKY6mos6MO
There's been a LOT of police brutality. If they wear body cameras then won't that just be able to prevent it? Not really knowledgeable about the topic, but I just think that if a police officer kills someone then we should have as much evidence for a fair and just trial.
@9LQLDPR3wks3W
If the police didn't have body cams, then if someone sues the police officer for misconduct, the police officer would basically have to use their word against the plaintiff. If the police had body cams, it could potentially prove their innocence, or even prove them guilty. It holds the police liable for anything and everything and is a good way to keep everything that happens while on their shift on record since the station will have access to their cam.
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